Engineering

Senior Electrical Engineer At Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited·Rivers, nigeria·Full Time·Remote
EngineeringFull TimeRemote

Job Summary

  • The Senior Electrical Engineer will support the Principal Electrical Engineer and manage electrical engineering activities across all oil and gas projects and facilities in HA & HB-Buko Projects, including design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and optimization of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Electrical technical authority, providing technical assurance and governance for electrical systems.
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with company standards and industry best practices.
  • Support audits, incident investigations, and management of change (MoC) processes related to electrical systems.
  • Lead electrical design for power generation, distribution, motor control, and protection systems.
  • Develop specifications, datasheets, and drawings for electrical equipment and installations.
  • Ensure designs meet IEC, IEEE, NEC, and Nigerian standards (e.g., NESIS, DPR, NMDPRA).
  • Promote and enforce electrical safety across all phases of engineering and operations.
  • Ensure compliance with hazardous area classifications (ATEX/IECEx), arc flash protection, and lockout/tagout procedures
  • Conduct electrical safety risk assessments, participate in HAZOPs, and support the coordination of SAFOPs and preparation of SAFOP reports.
  • Drive continuous improvement in electrical safety culture and practices.
  • Manage electrical scope in FEED, detailed design, and construction, commissioning and start-up phases.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and supervise contractors during installation and commissioning.
  • Ensure quality control and timely delivery of electrical systems.
  • May require travel to offshore platforms or remote sites.
  • Must be willing to work in challenging environments and comply with safety protocols.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum of 10 years' experience in Electrical Engineering within the Oil and Gas industry.
  • NSE membership and COREN registrable
  • Experience with offshore platforms, FPSOs, or onshore terminals is desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of power systems, switchgear, transformers, VFDs, UPS, and generators.
  • Ability to function effectively in a multi-ethnic, multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Good leadership, personal relations and communications skills.
  • Inter-cultural awareness and team integration capabilities.
  • Personal effectiveness and ability to work and deliver with minimal supervision.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDProfessional Certificate

At a glance

Company

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited

Location

Rivers, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

August 28, 2026

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